Jyeshtha is nakshatra number 18 of 27. Ruled by Mercury; deity Indra, king of the gods.
| Nakshatra | Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठा) |
| Position | 18 of 27 |
| Ruling planet (Vimshottari dasha) | Mercury (17-year mahadasha) |
| Deity | Indra, king of the gods |
| Symbol | a circular amulet or umbrella |
| Span in the zodiac | Scorpio 16°40′ to 30°00′ |
| Themes | seniority, protection, pride |
Jyeshtha spans Scorpio 16°40′ to 30°00′, so it lies in Scorpio. Every nakshatra is split into four padas, and each pada belongs to a navamsa sign:
| Pada | Degrees in the sign | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16°40′ – 20°00′ (Scorpio) | Sagittarius |
| 2 | 20°00′ – 23°20′ (Scorpio) | Capricorn |
| 3 | 23°20′ – 26°40′ (Scorpio) | Aquarius |
| 4 | 26°40′ – 30°00′ (Scorpio) | Pisces |
If the Moon was in Jyeshtha at birth, this is your birth nakshatra and the Vimshottari dasha begins with the Mercury mahadasha, which lasts 17 years. Traditionally the Mercury period is associated with communication, learning and sharpening how you think.
Traditional themes of this nakshatra: seniority, protection, pride. These are general pointers for one nakshatra and should be read together with the planets in the whole chart.
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Jyeshtha is ruled by Mercury and its deity is Indra, king of the gods.
Jyeshtha spans Scorpio 16°40′ to 30°00′.
The traditional symbol of Jyeshtha is a circular amulet or umbrella.
· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).
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